CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 17.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3180 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $116 (1790%)

Insurance Median: $116 (1790%)

Cash: $116 (1790% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (1790% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1790% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1690%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medical Mutual Nas	$10 - $75	154%
Aultcare	$12 - $93	185%
Multiplan	$15 - $115	231%
Aetna	$17 - $137	262%
Ambetter / Centene	$17 - $137	262%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $137	262%
Caresource Exchange	$17 - $137	262%
Cigna	$17 - $137	262%
Devoted	$17 - $137	262%
Highmark Ppo Commercial	$17 - $137	262%
Highmark Ppo Exchange	$17 - $137	262%
Humana	$17 - $137	262%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17 - $137	262%
Medical Mutual Exchange	$17 - $137	262%
Medical Mutual Medflex	$17 - $137	262%
Medical Mutual New Biz	$17 - $137	262%
Medical Mutual Supermed Commercial	$17 - $137	262%
Medical Mutual Traditional Commercial	$17 - $137	262%
Medicare (plans)	$17 - $137	262%
Molina Exchange	$17 - $137	262%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $137	262%
Upmc	$17 - $137	262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $116.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.